A U.S. Special Forces Operation Soldier with the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force- Afghanistan, scans the area as he and the Afghan National Army Commandos with 3rd Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak move through an open field during the clearance of Bahlozi village, Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2014. U.S. Special Forces assisted the 3rd SOK in conducting a clearance to disrupt insurgents use of Bahlozi village as a bed down location. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Bertha A. Flores/ Released)